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BBQ comp a roaring success

Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Rarotonga pitmaster champion Anthony Tautala puts his recent success down to love and patience.

Local


House of Ariki ‘needs to get out of politics’

Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

When the Arikis join the Are Ariki, they put their right hand on the Bible and through their Oath of Allegiance, they submit to the Queen of England and surrender all their rights, mana and ownership of lands and people to the Queen of England, and her successors and officers of the Crown, writes Uri Mataiapo Daniel Mataroa.

Opinion


LETTER: All roads lead to ‘Penrhyn’

Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters to the Editor August 6, 2021

Letters to the Editor


Te Maeva Nui ends on a high

Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The last night of Te Maeva Nui on Tuesday ended on a high on Tuesday with Vaka Puaikura’s impressive ura pau (drum dance).

Culture


PM Brown hits back at critics of migration

Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics

The migration of Cook Islanders mainly to Australia and New Zealand has been happening for decade, since the end of WW II, said Prime Minister Mark Brown in his address to the nation at the Constitution Day ceremony on Wednesday.

National


Jury finds man ‘not guilty’ of indecent assault

Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

After a two-day trial in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua, Ngatupuna Teinakitama was found not guilty of entering into a Muri home and indecently assaulting an underage resident.

Crime


‘Fraudulent’ healer sentenced to two years, nine months in prison

Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

A traditional Maori healer has been sentenced to two years and nine months jail for indecently assaulting a woman who called on him for his expertise.

Crime

Tree removed from Muri wetland causes concern

Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National

The removal of a tree from a wetland area due to it being a “hazard to a neighbouring house” has caused concern amongst some residents of Muri.

Environment


Trade Days event offers hope for drum maker

Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Nooroa Ngametua Iu and his daughter Tarita have been resilient during a challenging two years and are back in business.

Local


Court briefs July 29

Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

Court briefs from July 29 session.

Crime

For God and country

Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Team Cook Islands at the Tokyo Olympics yesterday shared a moment together, singing the national anthem to celebrate the country’s 56 years of self-governance.

Rugby league


2021 World Cup officially postponed due to Covid-19 pandemic

Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

RLWC2021 CEO Jon Dutton admitted a World Cup without Australia and New Zealand would have lacked credibility and predicted the tournament may produce a better financial return after being postponed until next year.

Rugby league


Trade Day provides platform for new businesses

Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, Local, National

The annual BCI Trade Days got off to a perfect start on Tuesday and will continue today, giving stallholders, market vendors, and entrepreneurs a platform to sell their products and grow their names.

Economy


PET TALK: Something fishy

Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Opinion

Fish poisoning is the most common cause of poisoning seen in dogs and cats here in Rarotonga. Fortunately, it can often be managed at home and is rarely fatal.

Opinion


Spirit of unity and pride

Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Te Maeva Nui meaning ‘The Great Celebration’ is the pinnacle of Cook Islands culture that shows the true spirit of unity and pride. This was attested by the performances on the opening night on Monday.

Culture


New $3 note is ‘cleaner, greener and more durable’

Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

People wanting to get hold of the new Cook Islands $3 note could exchange money for it at the BTIB Trade Days.

Economy


Government spends $12.9m on debt repayment holiday

Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

The interest repayment holiday cost the country $12.9 million, over $1 million less than the initial $14.2 million estimated cost of the initiative under Government’s Economic Response Package.

Economy


A tribute to the people

Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National

Cook Islands proudly celebrated the Constitution Day yesterday, marking the country’s 56 years of self-governance in true island style with drums, songs and dance.

Culture


Culture winner at Te Maeva Nui

Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The 2021 Te Maeva Nui cultural awards were presented to deserving winners during the Constitution Day celebrations at the National Auditorium yesterday.

Culture


Solomons shutdown borders to keep delta variant out

Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands has closed its borders to incoming travellers indefinitely in a bid to keep the delta variant of Covid-19 out of the country.

Regional


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